Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Forward-Facing Commuter Seat 8G Sled Test, October 25th 2006

This video depicts three anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs) in a row of forward-facing commuter seats on a sled. The ATDs are situated between two rows of seats. During impact, the ATDs strike the back of the row of seats in front of them. The injury criteria for the head, neck, chest, abdomen, and femurs were all within the accepted threshold values.